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When `alpha`-rays and `beta`-rays are compared as radioactive radiation, it is found that -

(A) Deflection of `beta`-particles in electric or magnetic field is comparatively larger.
(B) Penetration power of `beta`-particles is more.
(C) Ionisation power of `beta` -particles is more.
(D) Velocity of `beta ` -particles is more.

A

deflection of `beta`-particles in electric or magnetic field is comparatively larger

B

penetration power of `beta`-particles is more

C

ionisation power of `beta` -particles is more

D

velocity of `beta ` -particles is more

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